Ypsilanti, MI: The Midwest’s Greenwich Village
by Petula Brown
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Tucked between southeastern Michigan’s technical and intellectual hubs, Detroit and Ann Arbor, the town of Ypsilanti — “Ypsi,” to locals and friends — is far from New York City, my stomping grounds in the 80s and early 90s. But it’s a progressive, gritty, resurgent community with a funky attitude that improbably reminds me of Greenwich
How to Spend a Day in Michigan’s Smallest AVA
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Discover Michigan wine country through a perfect day in Fennville AVA, the state’s smallest and first American Viticultural Area. From estate wineries like Fenn Valley Vineyards and Modales Wines to cider doughnuts, artisan cheese, and farm-to-table dining, this story explores Fennville one glass at a time.
The Woman Behind the Walls of Meadow Brook Hall
by Lisa Evans
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Learn about Matilda Dodge Wilson’s journey from tragedy to triumph, and the estate that became her enduring act of generosity.
Cranbrook: A Place Made by Hand
by Lisa Evans
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History drifts through crafted spaces at Cranbrook, where home, legacy, design, and learning merge into a living story.
Exploring Traverse City: Michigan’s Culinary Coastline Revealed
by Liz Barrett
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Check out the area’s great eats, grand scenery, and fine summer escapes
At Cadillac’s After 26 Depot Café, Eating with a Mission
by Amy Piper
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Discover the After 26 Depot Café in Cadillac, Michigan, a mission-driven dining experience set in a historic train depot overlooking Lake Cadillac.
Traverse City, Michigan’s Award-Winning Wineries
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Traverse City, Michigan in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest is home to many award-winning wineries.
The Nun Doll Museum at Michigan’s Cross in the Woods
by Amy Piper
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In a northern Michigan wood, where the world's largest crucifix rises among the trees, you'll find the nation’s largest collection of dolls of nuns.
Get Off the Beaten Path in Ludington, Michigan
by Amy Piper
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Michigan isn’t typically a drive-through state that you happen to explore on your way to somewhere else. Surrounded on most sides by the Great Lakes, getting to Michigan generally feels like an off-the-beaten-path destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, about an hour and a half north of Grand Rapids and four hours from
15 Best Summer Family Vacation Destinations for 2018
by Beth Graham
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15 travel writers have selected the best summer family vacations for 2018. They've included everything from beaches to museums to outdoor adventures that will please family members of all ages.